ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Apartments.com, an industry-leading online marketplace of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), published its latest report on multifamily rent trends for October 2025. U.S. apartment rents declined in October, with the national average falling to $1,708 — a 0.3% decrease from September's revised figure of $1,713. This marks the fourth consecutive month of flat or negative monthly rent change and the steepest October decline in over 15 years. Three of the five stee. ...

Core Insights - U.S. apartment rents experienced a decline in September 2025, with the national average dropping to $1,712, representing a 0.3% decrease from August's revised figure of $1,717 [1] - This decline marks the third consecutive month of either flat or negative rent changes, indicating a potential trend in the multifamily rental market [1] - The September decline is noted as the steepest in over 15 years, highlighting significant shifts in rental pricing dynamics [1] Rent Trends - The national average rent of $1,712 reflects a notable decrease compared to previous months, emphasizing a broader trend of declining rents in the multifamily sector [1] - The report indicates that annual rent growth has slowed, suggesting potential challenges for landlords and investors in the multifamily market [1]